Our Services

"Thanks to Virtuous Business Services' exceptional grant writing expertise, we secured a substantial educational grant that transformed our program and empowered countless students to pursue their dreams."

"Virtuous Business Services' program review was meticulous and insightful, revealing invaluable insights that allowed us to optimize our educational initiatives and achieve remarkable outcomes."

"Virtuous Business Services' training services equipped our team with the essential skills and knowledge needed to write compelling grant proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and expanded educational initiatives."

"Working with Virtuous Business Services was a game-changer for our organization, as their grant writing prowess helped us secure multiple educational grants that have had a profound impact on our community."

"Virtuous Business Services' program review exceeded our expectations, providing a comprehensive analysis of our educational offerings and delivering actionable recommendations that have significantly improved our outcomes."

"The grant writing services provided by Virtuous Business Services were exceptional, leading to numerous successful grant applications that have transformed our educational programs and touched the lives of countless students."

"Virtuous Business Services' training sessions were engaging and informative, equipping our staff with the necessary skills and strategies to write persuasive grant proposals that have attracted substantial funding for our educational initiatives."

"We highly recommend Virtuous Business Services' consulting services to any organization seeking to enhance their educational programs, as their expertise in grant writing and program review is unparalleled."

"Thanks to Virtuous Business Services' training services, our team now possesses the necessary knowledge and confidence to navigate the grant writing process effectively, resulting in increased funding for our educational projects."

"Virtuous Business Services' grant writing services have been instrumental in securing crucial funding for our educational endeavors, allowing us to expand access and provide quality learning opportunities to underserved communities."

Our Virtious Team

Lucy Jones

Lucy Jones

Lucy Jones has been working in TRIO programs for 35 years; while at University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, she directed four TRIO projects: SSS, EOC, ETS, and UB. Lucy has also served as President-Elect, President, and Past President of SWASAP, AASAP, and Chair of COE. Lucy is a national TRIO trainer and TRIO project evaluator, specializing in TRIO regulations, OMB Uniform Guidance, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, and Annual Performance Reports.

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Dr. Jonathan McKenzie

Dr. Jonathan McKenzie

Dr. Jonathan McKenzie, a Walter O. Mason Award recipient, has developed, directed, and evaluated TRIO programs for non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities since 1988. Consequently, thousands have gained access to and graduated from postsecondary institutions. He is a nationally recognized trainer of TRIO personnel for various United States Department of Education-sponsored training grants. In 1997, he co-founded and became the Chief Executive Officer of the Family Centered Educational Agency, Inc. (FCEA), a community-based organization that serves over 3000 low-income individuals annually.

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Dr. Mary Gonzalez

Dr. Mary Gonzalez

Dr. Mary Gonzalez has worked with TRIO programs for the past 33 years. Previously supervised and wrote numerous TRIO programs at the university level. Served at the state level as president, SWASAP board and COE Conference chair. Currently Mary works the Family Centered Educational Agency and Cal Poly Humboldt University expanding and diversifying federal funding and also working nationally as a TRIO trainer.

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Our Services

Consultations

  • Staff Development and Training
  • On-Boarding
  • Database Training Assistance
  • Annual Performance Report (APR) Workshops
  • Budget Management Workshops
  • Uniformed Guidance Workshops
  • Recordkeeping and documentation strategies

Planning

  • Proposal Writing Assistance
  • Proposal Review
  • Proposal Writing
  • Proposal Submission
  • Policy and Procedure Manual Development
  • Service Delivery Strategies
  • Social Media Communications Strategies
  • School / Community Development Strategies
  • Technology Best Practices
  • Financial Literacy Strategies
  • Retention Strategies

Project Evaluation & Assessment

  • Compliance Evaluation (In-person)
  • Compliance Assistance (Virtual)
  • Audit Readiness (Mock Site Visits)
  • Project Evaluation
  • Participant Assessment Strategies

Products

  • Training Videos
  • Training Courses
  • Program Recruitment Videos
  • Program Servicing Videos